This review is loooong overdue! What is there to say about Michael except that he is... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! THE BEST, MOST STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHER, EVER! The moment my new husband and I became engaged, I knew that in planning any wedding, the photographer was going to be one of the most important decisions we would make for our wedding. Planning a dream wedding without the fairytale photos is absolutely pointless. Moreover, I knew that I didn't want the regurgitated typical staged poses that have been the norm for the last century. I wanted someone to capture the moments, the emotions, the art. Michael is not only an amazing photographer, but his work tells the story in the most unobtrusive and artistic way. I stalked Michael's work having found him on Instagram while looking for a photographer that knew my venue and took the best photos, by the advice of one of my best friends, and bridesmaid, who is also an amazing photographer. She said I needed someone that knew the ins and outs of the venue, the lighting, etc... She was right, but even knowing how important this all was, I was intimidated by the cost. Michael instantly scoffed at my resistance and worked with me to make it happen within my budget. This was only the start. Who would have known, at that time, that COVID-19, was going to be the act of god, that I could never have planned for? Needless to say, three weeks before our wedding we were postponed. Michael not only worked with me to change the date without penalizing me, but also called a couple vendors, along with my amazing planner, to get everyone on board. Michael and I continued to communicate through the entire postponement, becoming friends impassioned by the many politics surrounding the whole pandemic. On the day of, Michael showed up true to form, full of energy. He is like that friend you haven't seen in years, but you pick right up where you left off like you never missed a day. My husband, normally awkward in photos, instantly felt comfortable with Michael... He was a true guys guy, and my husband actually had fun throughout the entire process! If you are debating at all... stop now, you have found your photographer! Michael, I cannot thank you enough for all you did for us! We may catch up w you for an anniversary shoot in North Carolina! read more

I believe choosing a photographer for your wedding is one of the most important steps of your wedding journey. The photos are how you're going to relive the best day of your life. I found Michael on Instagram after going through TONS of photographers. As soon as I found his page, I knew I'd found the right guy. There's not a single photo in his portfolio that I don't love. I don't know how he does it, but he captured every single emotion of the day from me as the bride, to my husband (!!), to all our guests. I only have the preview photos (which he had to us by the NEXT MORNING - after taking like 10K photos the day before), but they are absolutely stunning. His editing style is EXACTLY what I was looking for. He doesn't zhuzh your photos up with the same boring filters. His photos feel real and rich. My husband and I believe Michael was one of the best decisions we made about our wedding. All of our guests have already complimented on our much they love our 30-40 preview photos. I cannot wait for the rest of them to come in! While also being incredibly talented, Michael is also very passionate about his work and the people he's shooting. We did an engagement shoot with him before the wedding and had a blast! He's a super fun guy who is really resourceful. He knows so much about the areas he works so feel free to ask him for recommendations! We loved working with Michael and you will not regret it if you choose him! read more

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Mike as our photographer. We were married December 2019 at the Hemingway House in Key West, FL. Mike was an obvious choice as his work spoke for itself. His portfolio displayed the exact vibe we were going for -- effortless, fun, artistic, unique. We told Mike from the get-go that we wanted to limit posed pictures. We wanted all candids with the hopes of capturing real, unstaged moments. Mike most definitely delivered our vision. He was a true ninja, getting on the dance floor and capturing all of our guests having a great time. Mike was so familiar with the Hemingway property, he knew from experience exactly what was going to work. He knew EVERY SINGLE ONE of our vendors personally and spoke with them directly to work out all the details - which made it soooo easy for us! During the months leading up to our wedding, people around town would ask "who is your photographer" and when we mentioned Mike Freas they said he was the best. Our favorite part of our wedding day was driving around before our ceremony took place -- snapping pics all over Key West. He is so chill and laid back, he made our wedding day relaxed and fun. If you are reading this, do yourself a favor and call him right now! We were over 18 months out and he was already filling up his schedule. read more

Mike Freas is absolutely phenomenal! He was the photographer at our wedding on 11/6/2021 and we are so happy he was the one to document our day! Mike is very professional, easy to get in touch with, and timely. He gets to know you very well throughout the planning process so he can help document / portray your wedding story. We got so comfortable with him, we were able to truly relax and just enjoy the moment during our wedding day without being nervous about our pictures being taken. His pictures are outstanding! So many of our guests are telling us these are the best wedding photos they've seen. He has such an eye for catching those special moments. We relive our wedding day whenever we look at the pictures he took for us! From it being just me and my husband standing outside at our venue with the most gorgeous sunset in the background, to catching everyone busting a move on the dance floor, he captures the story of the night so well. He was able to document those moments beautifully so we can look at them for forever. That day goes so fast, it's a whirlwind, Mike being there to document so we can relive those moments is so special. So so so happy Mike was our photographer! Hands down, I would recommend Mike Freas. Mike, thank you so much for everything!! We appreciate you! -Kristin and Sandito Santiago read more

Looking for a reliable, one of a kind photographer? Look no further than Michael! Looking for a wedding photographer and planning a wedding was stressful, but I knew looking at Michael's photos, he was the one I wanted to capture our special day! From day one he was so good at communicating with us and making sure we would get what we wanted. One thing that is important to us is communication, one thing other vendors weren't doing, but Michael did. He was on top of our timeline, and made sure we met and felt comfortable with him well before our wedding day. Michael kept us up to date with how everything would go, and communicated well with our wedding planner and other vendors. He was fun to work with and has a very energetic personality. He allowed us to actually enjoy our wedding, while still capturing all of the special moments, but without pulling us away from our family and friends all night. He captures the traditional "wedding" photos but focuses on all of the raw beautiful moments throughout the day that tells a story that for us, we look back on regularly. The memories of one of the best days of our lives will forever get to be re-lived thanks to Michael. read more

My husband and I truly cannot say enough how happy we are that we chose Michael Freas Photography for our wedding. From the day we hired him it was easy, efficient, and smooth sailing. Michael really cares about each of his clients and is extremely talented. On the day of the wedding Michael ran the show which is exactly what we needed. He took control of the day and made everything run smoothly and made sure we got all the photos we wanted but still stayed on time and it was honestly the most helpful quality. The day of can get really chaotic but Michael and his team made everything run smoothly which eased our nerves. Then we got our photos back (in less than a month) and we were blown away. The quality of his work is channeled though every photo and we relive our wedding day every time we look through them. He captured every candid special moment and we are so beyond grateful. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further than Michael Freas Photography. He is AMAZING in every way read more

We highly recommend Michael as a wedding photographer. When our wedding was rescheduled due to the Asheville hurricane in 2024, we found Michael--and we're so grateful we did. Michael was incredibly attentive; before the wedding, he met with us during our venue tasting to understand what we wanted and regularly checked in as we approached our date. On our wedding day, he excelled at organizing everyone--even as rain and lightning approached, Michael made sure every photo we wanted was taken, sometimes with drill-sergeant precision but always with good humor. Michael's second shooter, Jesse, was also wonderful to work with and helped make the experience enjoyable for everyone. Michael's strong personality was perfect for us, and the photos are simply stunning--they capture who we are as a couple and look even better than we imagined. We wholeheartedly encourage anyone planning a wedding or event to give Michael a call. He made our day truly special. read more

When we first began looking for a photographer for our elopement we didn't quite know what we wanted, but after looking at Michael's website we knew he was the person we wanted to work with. I hate super posed photos and wanted our portraits to really be "us," not cookie-cutter or look like stock photos. After speaking with him we definitely knew we made the right choice. Since we were coming in from out of town Michael offered to meet up with us the day before our wedding and scout the perfect locations for our ceremony and photos in the Key West Garden Club. He was funny and very down to earth, making us feel very comfortable. The day of our wedding he timed our final photos perfect and caught the incredible Key West sunset I had hoped and dreamed would be the backdrop of our portraits. To say we are happy with our photos is an understatement. We absolutely love them! read more

If you want a typical wedding photographer, he's NOT your guy. If you want someone who takes in every aspect of your day, carefully taking time to think about where the best shot is going to be, helping you with every step in planning, and who is seriously dedicated to his craft (and his clients) then he is DEFINITELY your guy. His work is ART. He fits in to the crowd, chatting with each guest to make them all feel comfortable and just like he's part of the day. We spent a year and a half planning and almost a full year of multiple postponements and he was with us every step of the way. When we finally saw each other on the big day, he was just as excited as I was. It's been 2 weeks and we just got our gallery and whew, it's amazing! If you're still considering who to use, stop and book the dude ASAP. read more

Once I found the Instagram of Michael Freas Photography in my early stages of wedding planning, I knew I had to inquire quickly....because I knew due to his quality of work, his schedule would book fast! He was my first vendor I booked early in my planning process, but with no regret! Michael brought the upbeat, creativity to our wedding weekend in Key Largo. He looked for all of the right angles for the shots and made the shots happen! I felt confident in Michael (and his quiet but hilarious assistant, Julio) during every part of our day. He took control when needed and blended into the day seamlessly. He even sent me sneak peak photos the very next day! I will cherish these moments he captured forever. If you're looking for a fun, versatile, and adventurous photographer, Michael is your guy! read more

Michael did a fantastic job for our elopement! He went above and beyond to make everything perfect. We came from out of state to elope and get some beautiful pictures out in the Appalachian mountains. Before the elopement he hiked the trails to recon the best spots and send us video and did video chats with us to make sure everything was perfect. When we arrived he had a pop up tent and bags to help carry the suit and dress and change out on the trail. He also drove us there and back. We really didn't have to worry about anything, Michael made sure everything was perfect. We go beautiful digital copies and he sells wonderful print books. We will definitely do a follow up photo shoot with him in the future. We will always remember him and his hard work in capturing our special day. read more

Where do I even begin with Mike and his work? Mike shot my wedding in Sorrento, Italy. He was incredibly professional, informative, and helpful throughout the whole process. My husband and I are quite awkward in front of a camera, but with Mike's humor and guidance, our pictures came out amazing! Because our wedding was a destination wedding, Mike took the time to video chat with us, and we looked on Google Street View at all the local spots. He also arrived several days early to scope out some good spots near the venue to take pictures. I would recommend him to anyone who wants their wedding to be fun, relaxed, and beautifully captured! We cannot thank Mike enough for all the time, care, and work he put into capturing our perfect day. read more

We couldn't be happier with our wedding photographer, Michael Freas! The photos are absolutely stunning--every moment was captured so beautifully and authentically. When I look at the photos, it truly brings me right back to that moment and all the feelings of the day. Beyond the amazing photos, Michael was such a joy to have around on our special day. He made us, our friends, and our family feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, which made such a difference. Everyone kept commenting on how fun, professional, and easygoing Michael was. Truly a blast to be around and incredibly talented--we would recommend him to anyone looking for an unforgettable wedding photography experience read more

My husband and I recently eloped in Key West. Being from out of town, we were nervous about what vendors and people to work with and who to trust. Michael immediately quieted the concern over which photographer to use. He was so helpful from the get go and took time to get to know us starting day 1. On the day of our event, he made the experience fun, lighthearted, and seamless by going above and beyond to make us feel like the time we had to take pictures was all about having fun, enjoying the day, and sharing some laughter. We've received AMAZING sneak peak pictures already and can not wait to see the rest of his work. If you are looking for an amazing photographer, go with Michael Freas! read more

We worked with Michael for our engagement shoot and wedding day, and he exceeded our expectations with our photos! We had to postpone our wedding date due to covid and he was very flexible and understanding of our change. When wedding day came around, Michael made photo-taking fun and stress-free. He's an incredibly talented photographer, who doesn't settle for posed pictures. He makes a point of getting to know the couples he works with, so he can better understand how to capture their special moments. He's a storytelling photographer, and it definitely showed in the final product. We can't recommend Michael enough, so if you need a photographer for your special day...look no further! read more

We could not have picked a better photographer for our elopement! We aren't from the area so we had no idea of places, times or weather. Michael was absolutely on it! He called the sunrise perfectly and when the storm tried to ruin our sunset picture that evening he found the perfect spot on the mountain to be able to check the radar and pick a spot! We haven't gotten all of our pictures yet but the ones we have seen so far have been so amazing! He checked all the boxes and is so knowledgeable and his photos are so perfect! I knew they would be because of how excited he got while taking them! He deserves more than 5 stars! read more

Michael Freas is the best photographer we could've possibly chosen. He is easy going and yet also professional at the same time. If you are looking for some quality photos where the color pops and stands out, along with some fun candid photos, you found the right person! As soon as he pulled up to our venue he saw some flowers which were off to the side and knew immediately he would bring us over to the field where the flowers were. None of our guests even saw the field of flowers, he just has an eye for this stuff and knows how to control a camera phenomenally! We loved working with him! read more

Michael was such an amazing photographer to work with. We were originally attracted to some of the photos we saw on his Instagram page- they were unique and stunningly beautiful especially the way he captured scenic backgrounds. He did not disappoint when it came to our photos. We not only got those amazing scenic photos- but he also captured all of the love, fun and the amazing celebration we had that day. Michael felt like he was another fun guest at out wedding. Everyone enjoyed his presence and energy that he brought to the wedding day! We could not recommend him more! read more

Mike is a top-notch photographer and knows all of the best photo angles and locations for Key West. He also wants YOU to be happy and involved with the process, so he hears out whatever ideas you might have, then has the perfect place to make that happen. He rolled with us on a wedding day with rain, and managed to get one-of-a-kind shots of us in puddle reflections, around a spectacular sunset, and even gazing out over the ocean as a water spout formed. Mike is the king of cool and a consummate pro. We were lucky to have him recommended, and you really can't do better. read more